TribBlog: Alexander Out, Davis In
House Speaker Joe Straus named Denise Davis his new chief of staff and said former Rep. Clyde Alexander, who had held that post, will become a senior advisor. Full Story
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2010: Border Battles
Two days before they take the stage to debate in Dallas, Republican gubernatorial candidates are rolling out their plans for what will assuredly be a featured topic. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: January 12, 2010
Your afternoon reading Full Story
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TribBlog: Hi(gh) Again
A recent juvenile justice report finds drug-addicted TYC inmates who didn't participate in the agency's drug treatment program were less likely to reoffend than those who did. Full Story
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TribBlog: Can Cash for Teachers Fix Poor Schools?
"Not even Jesus could save everybody," one teacher laments. Full Story
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The Brief: January 12, 2010
Just because the Republican debates will make for good television, don’t forget the joys of a live show. Today, the State Board of Education is coming to town Full Story
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Still Restrained
Texas educators forcibly pinned down students with disabilities as many times in 2009 as they did in 2008, despite efforts to curb the practice. Full Story
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Hijacking History
Was America ordained by God to lead the world? Are our public school students taught enough about the African American and Hispanic experiences? Was Joseph McCarthy an American hero? The always controversial State Board of Education meets this week to take up such questions as it revises Texas' social studies standards. Full Story
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Mapping It Out
What does the 2010 census mean for 2011 redistricting? Ben Philpott filed this report for KUT News and the Tribune. Full Story
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Guest Column: The 2010 Agenda: Business
To restore jobs lost during the recession and to prepare for those ready to enter the job market, Texas must create more than two million jobs in the next decade. A key factor in achieving this target is having educated employees available to fill positions as they become available. Full Story
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2010: Watch the Debate, Wherever You Are
Can't be in Denton for Thursday night's Republican gubernatorial debate? Watch it from cities across the state, on these public and commercial television stations. Oh, and when in doubt, there's always C-SPAN. Full Story
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Rick's and Kay's Spokesmen Face Off
In advance of Thursday's debate, we mashed up Mark Miner and Jennifer Baker as they summed up this phase of the race. Full Story
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2010: Double Barrelled
Sen. John Cornyn says the only double standard that needs to be talked about is Senator Harry Reid's. Full Story
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TribBlog: Access Granted
Should reporters wear muzzles when they're around politicians? Some states seem to think so, but not, thankfully, Texas. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: January 11, 2010
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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The Brief: January 11, 2010
TV and politics collide this week, but it won't include Tom DeLay's dance moves. Full Story
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Guest Column: The 2010 Agenda: Public Health
Three strategies can move Texas in the right direction, health-wise: a statewide indoor smoking ban, statewide universal K-12 coordinated school health programs, and the serious consideration of all available options to reduce the number of uninsured Texans. Full Story
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Is Ralph Hall Too Old?
The Rockwall Republican, first elected to Congress almost thirty years ago, turns 87 in May. His seven challengers — five fellow Republicans, a Democrat, and a Libertarian — aren't shy about making his age an issue. Full Story
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No Dollar Left Behind
Let's say you're a donor to a candidate or an elected official who quits a race mid-campaign or chooses to not run for reelection. What if you made a contribution to one of the nine Texas legislators who decided not to seek reelection this year, or to a former diplomat who toyed with a bid for governor but ultimately thought better of it, or to a tech executive who considered a challenge to a member of Congress but decided against running at the last minute? What happens to your money? Full Story
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Attack of the Ads
Rick Perry's and Kay Bailey Hutchison's ads seem pretty tame so far, but in an everything's-contested campaign cycle, even what constitutes an "attack ad" is grounds for debate. Full Story
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